Aimed at beginning turners, this woodturning primer covers all the basics needed to get started, such as what type of lathe to buy, what tools and chucks are needed, what differences exist in lathes and tools, which accessories are handy to have, how to sharpen, differences in various grinding systems, where to obtain wood, and which wood to use. A question-and-answer format facilitates easy access to whatever information a reader needs, while the index offers an excellent guide to the specific topics. Also included is a section on beginning projects for the turner along with helpful finishing information.

The Woodturners FAQ Book

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Holder, Fred

Crafts & Hobbies

Linden Publishing

“Practical applications include the creation of wooden nuts and bolts, threaded spindles that hold on tabletops, wooden boxes with screw tops, and joints for collapsible walking sticks...instructions combined with colorful images provide an excellent guide. Should be considered by libraries.” —Library Journal. “Provides an understanding of screw threads and the techniques used to cut them in wood.”—Woodshop News.

Making Screw Threads in Wood

Guild of Master Craftsman Pubns ltd

With so many options for mounting wood on the lathe, woodworkers are always seeking information on where the differences lie, what the top techniques are, and how to choose the best type for their particular project. Finally, here are all the answers, presented in full detail with illustrated descriptions of the many different types of available chucks, including jam fit chucks, glue chucks, screw chucks, and more. There’s also an illuminating explanation of why the method of holding the work is so important and a brief history of the lathe. Discussions on eccentric turning methods and other forms of chucking round out this comprehensive reference.

A Guide to Work-Holding on the Lathe

See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by Holder, Fred. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.

Books by Holder, Fred

See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by Holder, Fred. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.

The Woodturners FAQ Book

Making Screw Threads in Wood

A Guide to Work-Holding on the Lathe